Senior Risk & Compliance at UMUCYO SACCO RWAMAGANA: (Deadline 10-08-2026)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background
UMUCYO SACCO RWAMAGANA is a District Savings and
Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established through the consolidation of the
fourteen (14) Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCOs) operating
within Rwamagana District, in line with the Government of Rwanda's SACCO
Consolidation Framework and under the regulatory supervision of the National
Bank of Rwanda (BNR). The institution is committed to providing accessible,
reliable, and innovative financial services that promote financial inclusion
and improve the socio-economic well-being of its members.
To strengthen its team and support the achievement of its
strategic objectives, UMUCYO SACCO RWAMAGANA invites
applications from qualified, competent, committed, proactive, and
self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.
SENIOR RISK & COMPLIANCE
Position name: SENIOR RISK & COMPLIANCE
Reporting to: Managing Director/Supervisory
Board.
Number of positions:1
Job summary
The Senior Risk & Compliance Officer is responsible for
identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating institutional risks while
ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, National Bank of Rwanda
(BNR) directives, internal policies, and governance standards. The position
leads the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance
Framework, monitors key risk indicators and internal controls, supports
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance,
business continuity, and regulatory reporting, and provides risk-based advice
to Management and the Board. The role works closely with all departments to
strengthen risk management practices, promote a culture of compliance,
safeguard the institution's assets and reputation, and support the achievement
of UMUCYO SACCO RWAMAGANA's strategic objectives.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of internal
audit & compliance:
- To
work diligently on the assigned work on time and to produce results;
- To
comply with the instructions of the employer or his/her representative;
- To
comply with the laws, regulations and decisions of the Cooperative;
- To
take good care of and manage the equipment assigned to him/her in his/her
work;
- To be
at work and to respect working days and hours;
- To
maintain confidentiality of work;
- To
provide basic identification documents before starting work;
- To
follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of the Cooperative's
business activities;
- Works
out a draft of the risk management strategy;
- Sets
up and adjusts the risk and capital inventory;
- Conducts
risk measurement and stress testing on future liquidity chocks;
- Defines
and assesses the early warning indicators;
- Proposes
instruments for risk steering;
- Drafts
the risk management reports ensuring that major risks are identified and
reported including measures and recommendations;
- Supports
in the implementation of internal controls;
- Continuously,
enhance policies, practices and other control mechanisms to manage risks;
- Investigating
potential violations of compliance policies and regulations;
- Advising
management on compliance with laws, regulations, directives, rules and
standards applicable to the Cooperative;
- Assisting
management to effectively manage the cooperative’s risk;
- Educating
staff on compliance issues;
- Drafts
the contingency plan to manage liquidity risk;
- Perform
other duties that are not contrary to the laws and regulations required by
the head of internal Audit and Compliance his/her superior body.
Required Skills
- Strong
cash handling and numerical accuracy skills
- Excellent
customer service and interpersonal skills
- High
level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
- Attention
to detail and ability to detect errors or irregularities
- Good
communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Basic
computer skills, especially in MS Excel and core banking systems
- Teamwork
and willingness to support other branches when assigned
Qualification Criteria / Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Three
(3) years of experience in auditing, and a thorough understanding of
Microfinance Banking and accounting practices.
- Deep
Knowledge in Financial Risk Issues and Mitigations.
- Excellent
understanding of banking and financial regulations.
- Good
skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office packages.
- Good
strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
- Strong
analytic skills.
- Professional
qualification in auditing is added value;
- High
attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent
communication skills
- Professionalism
and integrity.
- Proven
knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and
regulations.
- Advanced
computer skills on MS Office and Core Banking Software.
How to apply
The vacancies are open from 21st July to 10th August 2026.
The interested candidates should submit their application documents (all
in one PDF Document) via email recruitment.umucyosacco@gmail.com ,
not later than 10th August 2026 (05:00 pm).
Application Documents required:
- Application
letter (Addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors),
- Resume
or CV,
- Academic
certificates
- National
ID copy
Done at Rwamagana, on 21st July 2026
USANASE Jolie
President of the BoD
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